A quick survey of the Nigerian sports and sports betting industry will reveal what most people already know – The average Nigerian is an avid sports lover and as such, sports betting is very popular in the country. Curious to find out what sports leagues Nigerians bet (and win big) on the most? Read on below to find out! **English Premier League (EPL):** The English Premier League is the top professional football league in England, and it is extremely popular among Nigerian sports fans. The league features some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, and current league leaders, Arsenal. Players like Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, British-Nigerian Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah have huge followings worldwide and contribute to the popularity of the league. Unique features that draws Nigerians to the EPL include: the quality of football on show, the league’s commitment to entertainment, the passionate fanbases and the rich history of the clubs. This season, the title race between Arsenal and Manchester City has the potential to be the biggest story in domestic football. Do you think the much wealthier City team can overhaul their North London rivals or will the Gunners have just enough firepower to hold on and win the EPL for the first time in 19 years?
**National Basketball Association (NBA):** The NBA is, by no small margin, the best professional basketball league in the United States and the world. With superstars like Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokoumpo plying their trade in the league, Nigerian interest in the NBA is also at an all-time high. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are NBA royalty with 17 wins each. This decade however, the Golden State Warriors have broken into that conversation and now have seven titles, one more than the Chicago Bulls and two more than Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs. Since Kevin Durant left the Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, the NBA has regained that thrilling air of uncertainty that makes a title challenge such a thrill and this season, it has been no different. Since the Golden State Warriors won the title last season, they have been underwhelming this season as other teams like the Boston Celtics, the Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets have looked like likelier champions. Whatever happens, one thing is for sure. This will not be a boring NBA season. **Italian Serie A:** While the Serie A used to have a reputation for being the most defensive and tactical league in the world, things have changed somewhat in recent years. What has not changed is the devotion Serie A fans have for their favorite teams. Juventus dominated most of the last decade but in recent times, have lost out on the Scudetto title to rivals; AC Milan and Inter Milan. This season, Napoli has come to the fore, and are currently favorites to win the Scudetto, barring any spectacular late collapses. While the Serie A has dropped off somewhat and is no longer as attractive a destination for the best players, several top-class footballers still play for Italy’s top clubs such as Paul Pogba, Angel di Maria, Dusan Vlahovic, Victor Osimhen, Rafael Leao, Mike Maignan, Marcelo Brozovic, and Paulo Dybala etc.
**Spanish La Liga**: The two biggest teams in club football, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are both Spanish sides. In the last decade, their rivalry has taken the Spanish La Liga to almost unprecedented heights. Sure, world-class footballers like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, Xabi Alonso, Neymar, and Iker Casillas no longer play in the La Liga but there are still several World-class players active in the division such as; Ballon d’Or winners, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric, Robert Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Antoine Griezmann. Nigerians who enjoy attractive possesion football gravitate to the La Liga for the quality of football on show as well as the intense drama that comes with the El Clasico. **German Bundesliga:** The Bundesliga is famed for its fast-paced attacking football. As a matter of fact, most Nigerian fans would say “gengenpressing” when asked for what style of play comes to mind whenever the Bundesliga is being discussed. With teams like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and newcomers, Red Bull Leipzig in the league as well as superstars like Sadio Mane, Jude Bellingham, Joshua Kimmich, Timo Werner, Marco Reus, and Christopher Nkunku, there is plenty to attract neutrals. **Quick tip:** If you’re new to sports betting, never bet against Bayern Munich when you bet on the Bundesliga. Additionally, overs are a good market to bet on, as well as “Both team to score” markets. In terms of betting patterns, Nigerians tend to favor placing bets on accumulators as well as on longer-term bets on certain teams to do well/badly in a particular season. For example, if Arsenal go on to win the English Premier League this season and you’d somehow bet on them to win it at the beginning of the season, you stand to win BIG at the end of the season. There is also a trend towards betting on the performance of specific players, such as the top scorer in the league. Overall, the top sports leagues in Nigeria offer a wide range of options for sports fans looking to place bets on their favorite teams and players. Check out the [BetKing site](https://m.betking.com/) today to get started!